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Chinese Badminton Player Dies During Match At Only 17 Years Old
During an international badminton tournament in Indonesia, a Chinese player named Zhang Zhijie tragically died after suffering cardiac arrest in the middle of a match. Zhang suddenly collapsed when the score was 11-11 in the first game, while playing vs. Kazuma Kawano (Japan) at the Asia Junior Championships. Badminton Asia/Badminton...
ESPN Receives Backlash For Giving Pat Tillman Award To Prince Harry
Pat Tillman is regarded as an American hero, as he left his NFL playing career for the Arizona Cardinals, to join the U.S. Army in May of 2002, amid the aftermath following the 9/11 attacks. Tillman tragically died while serving in Afghanistan (2004) at 27 years old, and ever since...
Middle School Gym Teacher Says 2024 NBA Champion Jayson Tatum And NHL Stanley Cup Winner Matthew Tkachuk Were Childhood Friends
Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum and Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk both grew up going to the same school in St. Louis, Missouri, and now they are each 2024 champions in their respective sports. Tatum transferred to Chaminade College Preparatory School (6-12) in the seventh grade, and according to their middle school...
Dr. J Helped Recruit Paul George To 76ers, But Will Latest Trio Actually Work?
From Jimmy Butler to James Harden and now Paul George. The Philadelphia 76ers have their next NBA superstar to play alongside Joel Embiid, and also, Tyrese Maxey. For the Sixers, it's nothing new. But in the past, it's proven to be little more than really nice on paper. The 76ers...
Hall Of Famer Orlando Cepeda, Ex-Teammate Of Willie Mays, Dies At 86
Former MLB star Orlando Cepeda, who was nicknamed "Baby Bull" for his penchant for slugging, has died. He was 86. Cepeda played first base and became a Hall of Famer after being among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues. He was a former teammate of Willie Mays, who passed away on June 19.
Woman Rips ESPN For Showing Her Eating Ice Cream During CWS
A woman who ate ice cream during a College World Series game reportedly didn't care for the way ESPN depicted her and the comments that followed. For instance, the woman (who goes by Annie J on TikTok), is now being called the "Hawk Tuah" girl by others on social media, as the video of her has gone viral.
Paul George And Clippers Parting Ways, And No Less Than Clippers Say So
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George, an unrestricted free agent, will not be back following a meeting between the sides on Sunday night, and it was the team that said as much. George is expected to land with the Philadelphia 76ers, though there may be a few others in play....
Former No. 1 Pick JaMarcus Russell Fired As High School Assistant, Facing Lawsuit
Former NFL quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, was fired as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, and is facing a lawsuit. That suit alleges that Russell took a $74,000 check intended as a donation to the school.
Brewers Stadium's Escalator Malfunction Injures Nearly A Dozen
An escalator malfunction injured 11 MLB fans at American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. The malfunction resulted "an increased downward speed," the Brewers said in a statement. It occurred following Milwaukee's 5-3 home loss to the Chicago Cubs. Per the Brewers, six of those injured were taken to...
LeBron James Opting Out Of Contract, But That May Actually Help Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James intends to opt out of of his $51.4 million contract and become an unrestricted free agent, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. James, 39, is widely expected to re-sign on a new deal and give the Lakers the chance to perhaps sign a free agent, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report/TNT.
NBA Star Paul George To Meet With Three Teams In Free Agency, Two Expected To Offer Max
The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic are prepared to offer a full maximum contract to Los Angeles Clippers free agent forward Paul George, per NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Meanwhile, George and the Clippers appear to be at a standstill on a deal, with the Clippers reportedly offering a...
Frank Bensel Jr On Holes-In-One: 'To Even Think That That Could Happen Was Amazing'
Most people never make a hole-in-one once. Frank Bensel Jr. did it twice — in two holes. Bensel accomplished the remarkable feat in the second round of the U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club on Friday. "According to the national hole-in-one registry, the odds of two holes-in-one in...
Golfer Hits 2 Straight Hole-In-Ones At U.S. Senior Open
One of the most miraculous impressive feats one can accomplish in sports is hitting a hole-in-one, that is to say, not many can claim they have ever done this. Frank Bensel Jr., a 56-year-old golfer from Jupiter, Florida, not only did this once, but he did it twice in a row during Friday's second round at the U.S. Senior Open.
Oilers Flasher Returns To Regular Job After Posing For Playboy
Now that Edmonton Oilers flasher Kait Flynn has posed for Playboy, you can't help but wonder if her 15 minutes of fame are up. She has, after all, reported back to work, as relayed by the Daily Mail. Flynn is believed to work for a company that provides solutions for...
Golf Influencer Paige Spiranac Quiets Critics With Handicap Receipts
Golf influencer Page Spiranac is likely known more for her name than her game. Or, let's be honest, for her looks. That's why when Spiranac revealed her handicap on the course, followers were stunned. Many didn't believe her. So they trolled. Because 20-somethings often have little else going for them, it seems.
Cincinnati Star Dontay Corleone Out Indefinitely With Blood Clots In Lungs
Cincinnati star defensive lineman Dontay Corleone will miss time after being diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, as relayed by the Associated Press. Corleone is 6-foot-1 and 320 pounds and considered a bona fide NFL prospect. He is entering his junior season. Per reports, Corleone was hospitalized on June...
No. 1 Ranked Women's Golfer Nelly Korda Bitten By Dog, Withdraws From Tournament
The top-ranked woman golfer on the planet, Nelly Korda, has announced that she cannot play at the next Ladies European Tour event in England (July 3-5), as she was tragically bitten by a dog. "I regret to announce that I must withdraw from next week's Ladies European Tour tournament in...
Bronny James Most Bet Player To Win 2024 NBA Rookie Of The Year
Not too often do you see a late-second round draft pick having the most bets placed on them to win NBA Rookie of the Year, but then again bearing in mind it is LeBron's son, Bronny James, so it's understandable. The first father-son duo ever in the NBA, will suit...
Nick Saban To Earn Higher Salary As Alabama Advisor Than He Did As Coach
Nick Saban is a college football coaching legend, there's no doubt about that. But maybe not as much as he is an advisory legend. At least, based on the pay scale, that seems to be the case. Will Backus of CBS Sports, Saban is set to earn more as an...
Inside Look Into Bronny's Draft Phone Call With Lakers GM Rob Pelinka And Head Coach JJ Redick
Bronny James was selected with the No. 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, joining his father LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. With that being said, there is much skepticism surrounding the draft pick, considering that there was probably nepotism involved. Although this may be true, GM Rob Pelinka and newly-hired head coach JJ Redick both jumped on a call with Bronny explaining why they want him, aside from the fact of him being his dad's son.
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